Babrala
Babrala is a town and nagar panchayat in the Sambhal district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Babrala is located on NH 509 (Moradabad to Aligarh). Babrala is located near Narora Atomic Power Station. The prestigious Yara Fertilizers Private Limited (formerly known as Tata Chemicals Limited) Plant is also located in Babrala with an installed capacity of 864,600 tonnes of urea per year.[1] Babrala is witnessing significant industrial development. Recently, the UP government approved 73 new projects for the Babrala industrial area, with four already operational (https://niveshmitra.up.nic.in/InvAssis.aspx?ID=prk) (https://invest.up.gov.in/uttar-pradesh-industrial-investment-employment-promotion-policy-2022/). The industrial area spans over 36.04 acres and hosts various sectors, including chemicals, food and agro products, and electrical equipment (https://www.industryexperts.co.in/industrial-area-profile/babrala/uttar-pradesh).
Additionally, the prominent DAV Fertilizer Public School is situated in Indira Dham, Yara Fertilizer, Babrala.
Babrala also has cultural significance with the Raj Ghat on the Ganga River, where the Maa Ganga Jan Sewa Samiti organizes daily Ganga Aarti (https://infrainfohub.com/top-future-megaprojects-of-uttar-pradesh/) (https://invest.up.gov.in/uttar-pradesh-industrial-investment-employment-promotion-policy-2022/).
Babrala experiences a range of weather conditions throughout the year. Here's a detailed overview:
1. Winter (December to February):
- Temperature: The coldest months are January and December, with average high temperatures around 21.3°C and lows around 9°C. - Humidity: Relative humidity averages between 37% and 57%. - Rainfall: This period sees minimal rainfall, particularly in November, which is the driest month with about 3mm of rain.
2. Spring (March to May):
- Temperature: Temperatures start rising in March, averaging highs of 32.1°C, and peak in May with highs reaching around 42.3°C. - Humidity: Humidity is lowest in May, around 19%. - Rainfall: Rainfall is still low, increasing slightly towards the end of the season.
3. Summer (June to August):
- Temperature: Highs average around 42.1°C in June, dropping to 34.4°C in August. - Humidity: Humidity increases, peaking in August at 68%. - Rainfall: This is the monsoon season, with July being the wettest month, receiving up to 133mm of rain over approximately 21 days.
4. Autumn (September to November):
- Temperature: Temperatures gradually decrease from highs of 33.6°C in September to 28.6°C in November. - Humidity**: Humidity remains moderate, averaging around 37% to 64%. - **Rainfall**: Rainfall reduces significantly, with November being particularly dry.
Throughout the year, Babrala experiences an average of 88.2 rainfall days, accumulating about 419mm of precipitation annually. The region also enjoys significant sunshine, with May having the most sunshine hours at 12.2 hours per day (https://www.weather-atlas.com/en/india/babrala-climate) (https://www.worldweatheronline.com/babrala-weather/uttar-pradesh/in.aspx).
Geography
[edit]Babrala is located at 28°16′N 78°24′E / 28.27°N 78.4°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 177 metres (580 feet).
Demographics
[edit]As of the 2018 Indian census,[3] Babrala had a population of 14,447. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Babrala has an average literacy rate of 72%, more than the national average of 59.5%; with 80% of males and 76% of females being literate. Seventeen percent of the population is under 6 years of age.
References
[edit]- ^ "Tata Chemicals | Plants | Babrala". www.tatachemicals.com. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Babrala
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2018 , including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.